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Applying for Clark Homes
To apply for Clark Homes, contact Housing Specialist, Amanda Thomas, at athomas@flagstaffaz.gov or by mail at 980 North Thorpe Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 with your mailing address and an application will be sent to you. At this time, the Clark Homes lobby is closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. When the Clark Homes lobby is open, you can apply from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays.
Who is Eligible for Clark Homes?
Clark Homes is limited to low-income families and individuals. CHFA determines waiting list preference by points and eligibility based on:
- Income Qualified Requirement: Households can earn no more than 50% AMI.
- Adult Screening Requirement: All adults must pass a criminal screening.
- Credit Check Requirement: Households must pass relevant credit checks.
- One Bedroom Elderly or Disabled Requirement: One-bedroom homes are available only to households with a member that has a disability or is 62 or older.
- Residency (2 points): An applying adult lives, works, or attends school in Flagstaff or receives regular medical care in Flagstaff.
- Underhoused (1 point): Applying family lives with another family in their home, has more than two people per bedroom, pays over 40% of income for rent and utilities, or is homeless.
- Fleeing Violence (1 point): If an adult lives in a situation where physical violence is occurring or is truly homeless and fled their last permanent residence to escape actual physical violence.
If you are eligible, the Housing Authority will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. The Housing Authority will deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the project’s environment.
How can I check my Waiting List status?
Status updates cannot be given out over the phone. You can check your status by submitting a written request (email, letter, or dropped off message) for a status update. While on the waiting list, we ask that you please report all changes regarding contact information, household composition, employment and income
- In writing to 980 N Thorpe Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
- In person, during lobby hours (currently closed due to COVID-19), or
- Via emailing Amanda Thomas, Clark Housing Specialist.
It is important that your application maintain up-to-date information through regular updates.
What is Clark Homes?
Clark Homes is an affordable rental property, managed by the City of Flagstaff Housing Authority. Clark Homes has 1 to 4 bedroom homes available. Clark Homes strives to be a drug-free and crime-free community that is safe and comfortable for families of all sizes.
Clark has a skilled maintenance crew on staff to respond to any maintenance needs residents may experience. Units are inspected regularly to ensure that they are in compliance with federal health and safety regulations, and all maintenance needs are taken care of.
How is rent determined?
Residents’ monthly rent is based on the family’s anticipated gross annual income less deductions, if any. Annual income is the anticipated total income from all sources received from the family head and spouse, and each additional member of the family 18 years of age or older. Rent is 30% of the monthly adjusted income.
Are Utilities included in rent payments?
Clark Homes pays for water, sewage and trash.
How long can families stay in Clark Homes?
In general, residents may stay in Clark Homes as long as they comply with the lease.
If you have additional questions, contact Housing Specialist Amanda Thomas or Housing Manager Kurt Aldinger.
Clark Homes
980 North Thorpe Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Amanda Thomas
Clark Homes Housing Specialist
Email Amanda Thomas
(928) 779-1247
Kurt Aldinger
Clark Homes Program Manager
Email Kurt Aldinger
(928) 213-2736
When do I need to report changes?
All changes in employment, income, and household composition must be reported within ten (10) days. Fill out the Change Report form and turn it in to the office either in writing, in person, or via email to Amanda Thomas.
How do I submit a work order?
In order to submit a work order, call the main office at (928) 779-1247. Be sure to include your name, phone number, address, and a description of your maintenance issues. A maintenance staff person will respond to your request as soon as they are able.